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If someone forgot to tear or have tissues before Shabbos. Can someone use toilet paper/paper towel and not cut by the perforated lines?
Are these crackers Mezonos or Hamotzi?
Can children string cheerios into necklaces on Shabbos?
I am buying a hat for my engagement l’chaim. Can I put the hat away after the l’chaim and use it for the wedding or must the wedding be the very first time I wear it?
האם מותר לצאת שבת עם ז’קט צהוב שלובשים בשביל להזהיר רכבים בכבישים לא מוארים?

Purim 5680 With The Rebbe Rashab In Rostov

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: The Bolsheviks were pounding on the door. The situation was bleak. The tables were laden with wine and whiskey which was also illegal. There was money in a bowl on the table, the donations of Chassidim for the needy; this was also illegal. The Chassidim were under no delusions. Their hearts skipped a beat and they did not know how they would get out of this serious situation. The Rebbe, however, was not moved. “Open up for them, because in the state that I am in now, I have no fear of them!” • Full Story

Purim FAQs: Can A Woman Read The Megillah?

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Halachic questions and answers on the halachos and minhagim of Purim, by Rabbi Yosef Yeshaya Braun shlita, Mara D’Asra and member of the Badatz of Crown Heights • Can a Woman Read the Megillah? • May I read Megillah for someone while listening with headphones (in one ear) to a recording of the Kriah? And more • Full Article

Watch: Rabbi Gershon Avtzon Opens Ohio’s State of the State Address with Prayer

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Every year, Mr. Mike Dewine – the Governor of the state of Ohio – gives his “State of the State” address in which he outlines his priorities for the new year. It is attended by all elected officials of the state as well as the justices of the Ohio Supreme Court and watched by thousands across the state.This year, the Governor’s office reached out to Rabbi Gershon Avtzon – Cincinnati, Ohio – to give the opening prayer • Read More

Chief Rabbi of Bnei Brak Offers Condolences to Wilschanski Family

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Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Isaac Landa, Chief Rabbi of Bnei Brak and former prominent figure at the Chabad Yeshiva in Tzfas, visited the Wilschanski family this morning (Wednesday) to offer condolences. The family is sitting Shiva for their father, Shliach to the holy land, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Chasidei Chabad Lubavitch Tzfas, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Wilshansky, of blessed memory • photos

Watch: Nigun “Shoshanas Yaakov” Performed by Children of ‘Shneur’ Cheder in France

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In honor of Purim, we present the “Shoshanas Yaakov” Nigun, composed by the late Chassid R’ Shalom Charitonov, performed by the children of the ‘Shneur’ Cheder in Aberville, France, under the guidance of educator R’ Shalom Dovber Persman, at last year’s Siyum HaRambam. • Watch

Kfar Chabad Matzah Bakery Completes Special Batch for Shluchim in France

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At the Matzah Bakery in Kfar Chabad, led by Rabbi Meir Stambler, the production of matzahs destined for the Rebbe’s shluchim and the Chabad community in France has been successfully completed. The matzahs were baked under the strict supervision of Rabbi Meir Ashkenazi, the local rabbi, with special oversight from Rabbi Reuven Matosov, who traveled specifically to ensure the highest standards of quality and packaging. This meticulous attention guarantees that customers receive the finest and most refined product available. Photos: Meir Dahan • Gallery

Great Joy in the Jewish Community of Debrecen: Mayor Transfers Land for New Mikvah

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There is great joy in the Jewish community of Debrecen, Hungary’s second-largest and most important city, following the decision of Mayor Mr. Páp László to transfer a large plot of land in the heart of the Jewish Quarter to the community. This land will be used to establish a Mikvah for the city’s Jewish residents and for the many visitors who come to the area from around the world • Full Story

Manhunt Underway: Moderate Injury in Terrorist Shooting Attack Near Ariel

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A young man, around 20 years old, was injured this evening (Wednesday) in a shooting attack near the New Farm area, close to the Ariel industrial zone in the Shomron • Full Story

Knesset Unanimously Approves Bill to Establish Center for the Rebbe’s Legacy

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The Knesset approved, today (Wednesday), by unanimous vote with no opposition or abstentions, the first reading of a bill to establish a center dedicated to preserving the legacy of The Lubavitcher Rebbe Melech Hamoshiach and the Chabad Chassidic dynasty. The bill was initiated by MK Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu of Otzma Yehudit • Read More

This Purim, Bring The Simcha and Mitzvos of Purim To Others!

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As Lubavitcher Chassidim, we strive to share the joy and warmth of the holiday with others, as inspired and encouraged by the Rebbe—especially on Purim. When we meet other Jews in the Purim spirit, we have a unique opportunity to connect with them about Judaism like never before! • Full Story, Video

YTTL Queens Yeshiva Celebrates “L’Dovka Boi” Mivtza

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In an electrifying Mivtza Hachana for Yud Shvat – “L’Dovka Boi” Mivtza, the Bochurim of YTTL Queens Yeshiva reached remarkable achievements! A grand celebration honored the Tmimim’s outstanding accomplishments, with many earning sets of Shas, Sifrei Maamorim, Sichos, and Rambam • Full Story, Photos

Precious Pearls From The Rebbe’s Purim Farbrengens

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Photo: The Rebbe at the Purim farbrengen of 5713 (1953), in the "shalash" - the driveway of 770 in those years

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From Beis Moshiach Magazine: There is no greater pleasure than listening to a farbrengen of the Rebbe. Special sweetness was reserved for the Purim farbrengens of the early years in which, if it is possible to say so, the concept of “when the king’s heart was merry with wine” was palpable. The Rebbe farbrenged and poured giluyim on those present; unusual expressions about the Rebbe himself (“Ploni ben Ploni” is the term used), remarkable stories, pearls about the coming of Moshiach and the Geula, etc. • Full Article

The Rebbe’s Opinion On Mashke: A “Shikker” is Not a Chassid

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Chabadinfo in collaboration with Beis Moshiach Magazine presents: The Rebbe’s Opinion On, a series featuring the Rebbe’s opinion and directive on various subjects • Tidbits from Sichos and letters where the Rebbe talks about mashke • Full Article

Alternate Side Parking Suspended for Purim

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Alternate side parking regulations will be is suspended for Purim, on Friday, March 14. Parking meters will remain in effect.

Do I Need to Get Drunk on Purim?

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In a series of ‘Stump The Rabbi’ questions, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, a popular Crown Heights teacher and mentor, answers many interesting questions. In this clip he responds to: “Can the Mitzvah of ‘Ad D’lo Yoda’ be fulfilled on Purim without getting drunk?” • Watch

Not Just Any Ordinary Mezuzah At JFK Airport

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Commanding Officer, Scot E Pomerantz, Police Inspector at Port Authority Police Department at JFK Airport, put up a Mezuzah at his office at JFK Airport, after transferring to the airport from PATH, with the help of Shluchim, Rabbi Yosef Carlebach and Rabbi Mendy Carlebach of Rutgers University, and Rabbi Yossi Rapp of ChabadAir • Full Story, Video

Drinking Responsibly: Kashrus Clarity on Alcoholic Drinks

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As Purim approaches, many will be purchasing or receiving alcoholic beverages. To help you navigate this, Kashrus: Be in the Know is sharing two updated and easy-to-follow documents for this year • Full Story

V’Nahafoch Hu: This is How Life for a Rescued Woman Has Turned Around Completely

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Two years ago, on erev Purim, Yad L’Achim concluded a complex operation to rescue four children from a Palestinian village and return them to their mother • Full Story

Mazal Tov

Mendel Shloima Litzman – Monsey NY, to Rivka Polter – Orangburg NY

L’Chaim: tonight (Tuesday) in ULY crown st.

Mendy Holtzberg – Monterey, California to Leah Schmerling – Crown Heights

L’Chaim: Wednesday, May 14 in the JCM

Yossi Zaltzman — Toronto, Canada, to Chana Rivka Stolik — Crown Heights

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